Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Plow & Hearth Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Plow & Hearth we got to review some of their personalized Christmas items! They sent us their personalized Snowflake Stockings for each of our family members.

These add festive color under your tree and on your mantle. Their stocking features beautifully embroidered snowflakes in a delicately detailed pattern with a white cuff, heel and toe. Optional personalization for a unique touch. We love the detail and quality of the stockings.

They also sent us a matching personalized Snowflake Tree Skirt! We needed new stockings and also a new tree skirt since ours are so old and beat up. These are beautiful and really help bring the festive of Christmas into our home.


Plow & Hearth has such awesome products and the new holidays items are on their site now!

Plow & Heart
h is a trusted national catalog, retail, and internet company specializing in unique, enduring home and lifestyle products that are quality-built and guaranteed to meet their customer's expectations.

As they have grown during the past 30 years, they have remained dedicated to the same principles that have guided them from the beginning and to which they attribute their enduring success: honesty, integrity and most importantly, their commitment to customer service. They treat their customers like neighbors and friends.

Thank you so very much Plow & Hearth for the great products and awesome customer service!

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!

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Monday, November 29, 2010

H.S. Trask Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to  
H.S. Trask
We got to review some of their great products! 

They sent us some shoes for my hubby and teenage boys. First we want to tell you about the new Calderwood Boot! The Calderwood is made of tumbled nubuck and lined in a natural soft calf leather that will hug and support your every step. 

Next check out the new Prairie Moc. Made as only H.S. Trask can, this Tru-Handsewn Moc delivers comfort and fit with naturally tumbled American Bison or calf leathers that mold to your every move.  

My hubby and boys favorite is the Electric City. It's an oxford made of smooth hides and lined with soft calf skin. Rubber soles add to their versatility and a removable insole provides support and customized comfort. They look great on them. They are classy and comfy too.

Thanks H.S. Trask for the great products!


H.S. Trask footwear is made from America's Original Leathers Bison, Elk, and Longhorn. Besides their web site, H.S. Trask products can be found at many fine footwear retailers and direct through catalog.

America's Original Leathers

A combination of elements creates the unique comfort found in H.S. Trask footwear. Clearly, one of the important elements is leather. The Bison, Elk, Longhorn and American Cowhide leathers they use have unique fiber characteristics and their special tanning techniques enhance these qualities. You can feel the difference the moment you put the shoes on. They also use the highest quality components in their shoes including cushion orthotics, soft midsoles, high-grade outsoles, and fully lined vamps and quarters.

Whenever there is a choice between leather and plastic, they always choose leather.

These shoes are all awesome! Very well made, comfy and high quality! 

Here is a 20% off code for my readers to use on their site: TTSC20

Make sure and check out all the great products they have! 

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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Logitech Lapdesk and Keyboard Review...

Thanks to 
Logitech  
I got to review their Speaker Lapdesk N550, and also the Illuminated Keyboard K800!

I want to share with you about how these two amazing products are perfect just in time for the holidays!

I have a netbook that works great with the Speaker Lapdesk N550. My netbook speakers are not very good so this helps a lot. It works great and has great sound quality! I love how comfortable it is when on my lap. I also really like how light weight it is as well. 

Big-time sound and comfort for your small screen.

A sound difference

A sound difference

Get rich, full stereo sound for all the entertainment you get on your compact laptop.
Make yourself comfy

Make yourself comfy

Sit the way you want to with a padded base and comfortable viewing angle for your laptop screen.
For netbooks and ultra-thins 
For netbooks and ultra-thins

Now your compact laptop (14" computers or smaller) has a companion.

Next I want to tell you about the Illuminated Keyboard K800. I have needed a new keyboard for a long time so I was excited about getting this! Check out all the awesome things this keyboard has...

Laser-etched, backlit keys

You can type easily—even in the dark—with brightly backlit keys that provide precise illumination. Only the characters are illuminated, so you can see just what you need to see without distraction.

Adjustable backlighting

The keyboard automatically adjusts the backlighting to suit the lighting conditions. Or you can adjust it the way you like it with the press of a button.

Hand proximity detection

Sensors detect your hands as they approach the keyboard to turn the backlight on and off.

PerfectStroke™ key system

The PerfectStroke key system distributes typing force evenly across key surfaces, making every keystroke comfortable, fluid, and whisper-quiet.
Learn how PerfectStroke delivers a near-perfect typing experience.
Logitech® Incurve keys™

Logitech® Incurve keys™

Durable concave keys position your fingers properly, and their softly rounded edges invite your fingertips to glide from key to key, hour after hour.

Fast, easy recharging

You simply plug in the universal micro-USB cable for three to six hours for up to 10 days of battery life.* You can even type while it’s recharging.

Sleek, streamlined design

With sleek lines, a clear edge, and low-profile keys, the keyboard adds style to your workspace—whether you’ve got a laptop or desktop.

Logitech® Unifying receiver

The tiny receiver stays in your laptop. Plus, you can easily add a compatible wireless mouse or keyboard—without the hassle of multiple USB receivers.
Learn more about the Unifying receiver.

Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless

So you can work or play in more places—like your comfy couch—the long-range wireless connection virtually eliminates delays, dropouts, and interference.
Learn more about Logitech wireless technologies.

Easy storage

You can store your keyboard standing up to free up space on your desk.

Power management

An on/off switch helps you go longer between charges, while power indicator lights eliminate surprises.
Big on battery life? We are, too. Learn more.

Easy wireless setup

You simply plug the wireless receiver into a USB port on your desktop PC or laptop for a fast, reliable connection right out of the box.

Full-size layout

All the keys are right where you’re used to so you can type quickly and comfortably. 

The PerfectStroke key system is so cool. I also really like the backlit keys. I love my new keyboard and all the neat features!

Thanks Logitech for the awesome products!

More about Logitech...

Focused on innovation and quality, Logitech designs personal peripherals to help people enjoy a better experience with the digital world. They started in 1981 with mice, which (new at the time) provided a more intuitive way of interacting with a personal co
mputer. They became the worldwide leader in computer mice, and have reinvented the mouse in dozens of ways to match the evolving needs of PC and laptop users.

Since those early days, they have expanded their expertise in product design beyond the computer mouse, with a broad portfolio of interface devices that are the “last inch” between you and your computer or your console game, digital music or home-entertainment system.

With produ
cts sold in almost every country in the world, Logitech’s leadership in innovation now encompasses a wide variety of personal peripherals (both cordless and corded), with special emphasis on products for PC navigation, gaming, Internet communications, digital music and home-entertainment control.



For each of their product categories, they study how their customers use their digital devices, and then our designers set their sights on how they can create a better experience with those devices – richer, more comfortable, more fun, more productive, more convenient, more delightful.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Nutcracker Drum™ Christmas Gift Basket Review...

Thanks to GourmetGiftBaskets.com we got to review their Nutcracker Drum™ Christmas Gift Basket!

Another exclusive addition to their collection of Christmas baskets, this stunning red and gold Nutcracker drum will delight for years to come. Overflowing with decadent festive treats, this basket is so much fun! 

It has classic nutcracker cookies in both red and green, chocolate peppermint cookie brittle, peanut brittle, butter wafers, white chocolate amaretto wafers, English toffee caramels, peanut roll, and  praline pecans.We love the looks of it and all the yummy things it came packed full of. 

What came in the Nutcracker Drum Basket:
· Red Nutcracker Cookie by Nikki's Cookies - .75 oz. - An all natural sugar cookie covered in dark chocolate, shaped like a nutcracker.
· Green Nutcracker Cookie by Nikki's Cookies - .75 oz. - Another chocolate nutcracker cookie of Nikki's boasts ingredients like Wisconsin farmer's butter.
· Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Brittle by Holly Baking Co. - 6 oz. - This amazing delicacy has a cookie taste and brittle crunch, covered with chocolate and peppermints.
· Peanut Brittle by Old Dominion Peanut Company - 10 oz. 

· Butter Wafers by Lady Walton - 2 oz. - Light and decadent, these Butter Wafers are melt in your mouth delicious and are perfect.
· White Chocolate Amaretto Filled Wafers by Lady Walton - 2 oz. - White chocolate and amaretto give an indulgent twist on a classic favorite.
· English Toffee Caramels by Marich - 2.1 oz. - Milk chocolate surrounds toffee flavored caramel.

· Peanut Roll by Dillon's Gourmet - 3 oz. - Sweetly salty roasted peanuts and rich caramel encompass a nougat center of heaven.
· Praline Pecans by Dillon's Gourmet - 2.5 oz. - This creamy pecan delight is a Southern, old fashioned recipe.


We love this basket and the treats and perfect as well!

Make sure and check out all their holiday gift baskets that they have to offer! 


Thanks GourmetGiftBaskets.com for the awesome products!

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Shabby Apple Dress Review...


Thanks to Shabby Apple , I was sent the flattering BAJA dress to review. Thank you Jackie for your help with this review! 

It is a rayon/poly/spandex blend with navy and white stripes that are cut to flatter! The dress looks amazing on--Shabby Apple sure does know how to make a woman look and feel incredible. The dress hugs your body without showing off any rolls; I don't know how they do it but I think it's amazing.
You can find the BAJA dress on sale, and if you sign up for their emails you can get 10% off.  This dress has a classic feel, while being trendy and stylish. I love wearing it. I can dress it up for a night out or go casual for a day running errands.

Shabby Apple offers quality dresses in all sizes and even has a stunning maternity line. They have a dress for every style and every occasion.Check them out now for your holiday dress, because every woman deserves something special under the Christmas Tree!

Thanks for the Shabby Apple for the awesome products!

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Magic Cabin Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Magic Cabin we were able to review their Great Big Outdoor Playball! I want to thank my assistant Jackie for her help with this review! 

This ball can be found at Magic Cabin and also HearthSong as well!

We're not sure words can do this Great Big Outdoor Playball justice. It is SO MUCH FUN. Children can push the ball around the yard, or climb inside the ball and be pushed all around the yard from inside the ball.  My son loves to climb into the ball, and will spend hours playing with it. He even has friends asking about it every time we see them. 

The ball is easy to blow up with the pump and deflates quickly for storage. Also, it is surprisingly durable. It is made for sturdy materials that won't pop or lose air easily. I was very impressed with the quality of the Great Big Outdoor Playball.

This toy is wonderful for families, and would be a great addition to a birthday party or activity. It is the perfect outdoor toy! Thanks Magic Cabin for the great products!


 
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Friday, November 19, 2010

The Popcorn Factory Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to The Popcorn Factory, Cheryl's and Fannie May I got to review some of their great products! 

First from The Popcorn Factory we got a 3-way Holiday Poinsettia Tin!

This premium, flavor-infused 3-Way includes all-natural Butter, robust Cheese and secret-recipe Caramel corn, while a 4-Way adds delicate White Cheddar to the mix. My family loves popcorn and these tins are great! The popcorn is fresh and mmm so good! We love to use the tins to store things in after we eat the popcorn!  Thanks The Popcorn Factory for the awesome products! 

Next from Cheryl's we got a box of Snowflake Sugar Cookies!

Cheryl's individually wrapped famous buttercream frosted Holiday cut-out cookies is the perfect way to send Season’s Greetings. These cookies are really yummy! We love the great box they come in with matching bow. Thanks Cheryl's for the awesome products! 

Then from Fannie May we got some awesome Holiday Mint Meltaways
 
Celebrate the holidays with the perfect blending of creamy, cool mint and smooth chocolate. These special holiday edition Mint Meltaways get a snowy white pastel coating and festive holiday sprinkles. These do melt in your mouth and are so good! My family all really love them! Thanks Fannie May for the great products! 

Make sure and visit each of the above companies to see all the fun holiday gifts they have to offer!

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Night Before Christmas Activity Kit Review...

RedEnvelope.com has loads of wonderful Christmas Gifts for 2010! I want to thank my assistant Jackie for her help with this review! 

We were sent the Night Before Christmas Activity Kit to review. I am so excited to have this to start a new tradition with my family. We love our Night Before Christmas Activity Kit already!

The thing that I love most about this kit is that your entire Christmas Eve plan comes wrapped in a pretty red box and tied with a bow. Get this and you are set to go!  The Night Before Christmas Activity Kit includes an instruction letter from Santa, a mug and two Mrs. Field's hot coca packets, 6 Mrs. Fields cookies, a decorate plate to leave cookies on, the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and a book of Reindeer Games.

After children leave cookies and coca out for Santa with their letter, they can play holiday games like, "Snowflake Match" , "Santa's Secret" , and "Festive Football."  Your evening will be filled with wonderful activities and games for children and adults of all ages and you will be glad to have it ready to go for you-- sitting pretty under the tree until Christmas Eve!

Ensure Santa stops at your home by creating a special welcome for him with our night before Christmas activity kit. A ceramic plate and mug created just for Santa make a unique presentation for the included cookies and cocoa. The “Reindeer Games” activity book provides fun for the whole family, and a scrolled poem of “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore can be read before the children are “nestled all snug in their beds”.

Thanks RedEnvelope.com we love the Night Before Christmas Activity Kit!

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Dream Soft Bedware Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Dream Soft Bedware I got to review some of their DreamFit™ 300 TC Long Staple Cotton Queen Sheets! These sheets are so soft! They are very well made and high quality. We love the colors they come in. It's great that the sheets stay put without bunching, pulling or slipping. 

Thanks to Dream Soft Bedware for the great products!

100% Long Staple Pima Cotton for the ultimate luxurious comfort. True 4 by 1 Sateen Weave enhances the feel and luster of DreamFit™ sheets while adding durability. The result is better feeling, longer lasting comfort. Satin piping on the top sheet and pillowcases add a touch of luxury.

DreamFit™ sheets are made to fit mattresses up to 22" deep. With high quality elastic around the entire fitted sheet and high performance elastic corner bands, the DreamFit™ sheets stay put without bunching, pulling or slipping. DreamFit™ sheet sets will fit matching sized waterbeds comfortably and securely.

Queen set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet and two pillowcases. 


Care for all DreamFit™ Linens:

Wash your all DreamFit™ sheets separately. Do not wind DreamFit™ or any sheets around the agitator as they will become entangled. Wash on gentle cycle in warm water; do not use bleach as bleach breaks down most fabric fibers. Tumble dry on low heat and remove your DreamFit™ sheets from the dryer as soon as they are dry. Rotate your sheets from the foot of the bed to the head of the bed each time you make the bed with clean sheets to help extend the life of your bedding.


More about Dream Soft Bedware... 

Founded in 1998, Dream Soft Bedware's philosophy has always been about helping people find soothing, sound and comfortable sleep. A good night of sleep is the foundation upon which dreams are built.

Now you can experience your dreams wrapped in the opulence of organics, the luxury of silk, the comfort of wool, or the warmth of feathers.

Whether you're looking for sensual or functional for your bedroom or your bath you can find it there. They have everything you need to provide comfort for your bed and bath and most importantly for your Body and Soul.
 

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Christi Harris Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Christi Harris I got to review some of their great products! 

I have been using the hair products and they are great! Christi Harris created her 7-step hair restructuring system so that all women may enjoy the luxury of beautiful, enviable hair. With consistent and appropriate balances of protein and moisture, hair becomes healthier, more vibrant and resilient, and brilliantly shiny, making styling your hair a pleasure. With their system, fine hair has fullness and body, unruly hair becomes tame, and frizzy hair is smoothed, virtually eliminating ‘bad hair days’.

I also love the Brow Kit! Such a great idea!

A well groomed brow gives a lifting and softening effect to the face, unlike any other cosmetic application can do.
Tweezing, waxing and aging result in permenant loss of brow hair and damage to the skin. Christi's Planer (plane-er) gently glides over the skin to remove the hair, leaving no skin damage, redness or irritation! The Precision Brow Planer gives you a sleek, clean line without gaps that no other method can. It gives you perfect brows now and forever!
16 to 60, all brows are sparse somewhere. Some a little, some a lot. Some naturally, some from the damage other methods cause. Adda Brow makes a sparse brow full again and unlike pencil looks completely natural.

The Adda Brow color is universal for all brow hair colors and the combination of Adda Brow, Color Blend Trio and Duo Diffuser allows you to dress up or down your brows. Whatever you decide, your brows will always look natural and you avoid the dreaded ‘penciled look’.

The easy step by step guidelines and online video allow YOU to become your own brow expert to give a personal brow shape that frames and balances your face shape. No longer be at the mercy of others in deciding the fate of your precious brows.

The professional quality brushes are purposely designed for easy brow maintenance. The at home kit features everything you need to naturally fill and shade as well as contour and highlight the complete eye area with the added bonus eye contour brush.
No other brow system, or brow kit can compare to the cost, quality, benefits and outcomes of the Precision Brow Planing System.

More about Christi...

Growing up on a dusty road 20 miles north of Abilene, Texas, making over her dolls and creating her first makeover center out of a detached garage was the beginning of something larger than young Christi could imagine. At a young age her only source of fashion and beauty was gathered from the pages of Seventeen magazine. Close to her Bible, it was the second best book in her mind. Her role model in Seventeen was Colleen Corby, a very popular model in the 60s. “I wondered how she had such beautiful dark hair and camera-ready makeup,” says Christi. Christi dreamed of having that same poise, grace and beauty. Nothing spurred her interest. She was simply born curious about beauty.

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Opposite Day DVD Review and Giveaway...

Opposite Day is a hilarious new comedy that puts the kids in charge and the adults in the place. Nine year old Sammy and his eight year old sister Carla go on vacation with their grandparents when their overworked parents are unable to take them. On the first night of their mountain vacation, Sammy makes a childlike wish, 'I wish kids ruled the world.' Little did he know what was about to happen!



Our boys thought it would be really cool to rule the parents for a change. They liked the idea of making their own rules and being able to ground the parents. My family really enjoyed this movie! Lots of fun and good laughs!

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